East Tenter Street is in London and in Tower Hamlets district. E1 8DN is located in the Whitechapel electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Tenter Street, London, E1 8DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E1 8EU, E1 8DJ, E1 8EF, E1 8DA, E1 8PT, E1 8PU, E1 8DL, E1 8PL, E1 8FU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E1 8DN is primarily male, with 59.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.7% | 40.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -10.9% |
| Male | 59.3% | 59.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 10.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E1 8DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 82.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 69.6% | 82.7% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 44.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.1% | 13.4% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -30.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -8.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.5% | 64.8% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 27.1% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around E1 8DN this area, 4.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 66.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 4.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.4% | 66.5% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 32.7% |
| Other | 10.2% | 4.4% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 21.5% | 14.9% | -6.6% | 1.1% | 13.8% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 3% | 6.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 53.2% | 54.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -27.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 35.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.9% | 35.7% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -47.5% |
| European Union | 18.8% | 26.6% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 20.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.5% | 19.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 14.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Oceania | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.2% | 35.7% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -47.5% |
| 10+ Years | 12.3% | 11.9% | -0.4% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 8.4% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 14% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 11.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 30.1% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 28.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.8% | 76.7% | -31.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 8.4% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Spain | 5.6% | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 9.1% | 1.2% | 7.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 0.3% | 13.5% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 16.4% | 46.2% | -29.8% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 22.3% | 6.5% | 15.8% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 18.1% | 6.0% | 12.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Tenter Street was 315.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% higher than the Whitechapel average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Tenter Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Whitechapel and the 127th highest crime rate of 710 local areas in Tower Hamlets .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 East Tenter Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-10-18 | £263,772 |
| Flat 5 26 East Tenter Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-08-12 | £405,497 |
| 26 East Tenter Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2017-01-27 | £354,371 |
| 18 East Tenter Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2015-10-14 | £181,390 |
| Flat 2 30 East Tenter Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2013-09-02 | £438,523 |
The percentage of student residents living in E1 8DN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 153 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 125 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 72 |
| Information and communication | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rachel Keeling Nursery School Bullards Place , Morpeth Street E2 0PS | 4out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School St Mark Street , Wapping E1 8DJ | 3out of 4 | 112 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Barnett Primary School Gunthorpe Street , Aldgate E1 7RQ | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aldgate School St James's Passage , Duke's Place EC3A 5DE | 4out of 4 | 397 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Gosling Primary School Fairclough Street , E1 1NT | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kobi Nazrul Primary School Settles Street , Whitechapel E1 1JP | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Enterprise Academy 81-91 Commercial Road , Whitechapel E1 1RD | 1out of 4 | 606 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wapping High School 153 Commercial Road , E1 2DA | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry School for Girls Richard Street , Commercial Road E1 2JP | 4out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Swanlea School 31 Brady Street , Whitechapel E1 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Girls' School 352 Commercial Road , E1 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 3,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Lit Keeley Street , Covent Garden WC2B 4BA | - not rated | 3,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,683 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 42 - 43 Queen Square , Camden WC1N 3AQ | - not rated | 3,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene Academy Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG | 3out of 4 | 4,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,188 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 334 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Complete Works 3rd Floor, Universal House , 88-94 Wentworth St E1 7SA | - not rated | 423 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London East Academy 46 Whitechapel Road , Whitechapel E1 1JX | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Al-Mizan School 46 Whitechapel Road , E1 1JX | - not rated | 651 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School Myrdle Street , E1 1HL | - not rated | 754 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halal Restaurant | 2 St Mark Street | 54 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 21 Mansell Street | 68 yd | |
| Pizza Union | Unit 4, 29 Leman Street | 79 yd | |
| The Running Horse | Unit 2, NW Block, 7 Piazza Walk | 82 yd | |
| Curzon Aldgate | 2 Canter Way | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse | 40 Leman Street | 48 yd | |
| The Oliver Conquest | 70 Leman Street | 48 yd | |
| Club Oops | 30 Alie Street | 68 yd | |
| Leman Street Tavern | Unit 3, North West Block, Goodman's Fields | 71 yd | |
| The White Swan | White Swan Public House, 21-23 Alie Street | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zia Lucia | 12 Piazza Walk | 123 yd | |
| Orbagel - Organic Bagel Cafe | 18A Mansell Street, London | 203 yd | |
| Black Sheep Coffee | 2 Leman Street | 220 yd | |
| Leman's Coffee Shop | 121 Leman Street | 223 yd | |
| Maroush | Somerset House, 18 Mansell Street | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo Yo Oriental Supermarket | 61a Alie Street | 131 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 2 Southwest Block, Goodmans Fields | 134 yd | |
| Tian Tian Markets | unit 2 & 3, 18 Piazza Walk | 146 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street, London | 242 yd | |
| Tesco | 90 Mansell Street | 242 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Aldgate) ALIE STREET | health and fitness suite | 109 yd |
| The Tower Bridge Health And Fitness Club PRESCOT STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 184 yd |
| Urbanfitness London (Aldgate) HOOPER STREET | health and fitness suite | 197 yd |
| Fit4Less (London Tower Hill) (Closed) MANSELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 247 yd |
| London Metropolitan University (London City Campus) (Closed) Central House Central House Whitechapel High Street | health and fitness suite | 314 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Tower Bridge) HAYDON STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 352 yd |
| Pure Gym (Tower Hill) AMERICA SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 476 yd |
| Pure Gym (Aldgate) HOUNDSDITCH | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Sir John Cass'S Foundation Primary School ST. JAMES'S PASSAGE | 518 yd | |
| Grange City Hotel 8-10 8-10 COOPER'S ROW | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 539 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 53.8% |
| Median download speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 230.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.